Nicole will have the opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes access to Washington, D.C. newsrooms, connect with fellow high school juniors from across the United States who share her passion for journalism, meet some of the nation’s leading journalists and multimedia storytellers, and explore our nation’s capital. This is a fully funded, five-day summer program that selects one student from each state and Washington, D.C.
Conference benefits for the 51 selected students include:
Guidance and insights from leading journalists, media professionals, digital entrepreneurs, and news influencers
A $1,000 college scholarship
A free five-day trip to Washington, D.C. (June 21–26, 2026), with all expenses covered, including airfare, hotel, and meals
Lifelong connections with 50 fellow students from across the country and professionals in the field
Continued support from a strong alumni network working at organizations such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Apple, ABC News, NBC’s Today Show, USA TODAY, and innovative digital platforms
The Washington, D.C. experience includes:
Networking with alumni journalists and digital entrepreneurs
Attending the Free Expression Awards ceremony honoring champions of the First Amendment
Behind-the-scenes tours of major news organizations (past visits include USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, and C-SPAN)
A class commencement ceremony
Visits to iconic sites such as Capitol Hill, Smithsonian museums, national memorials, and a Potomac River dinner cruise
Conference sessions will explore topics such as:
The future of journalism
Media ethics
Photojournalism
Covering politics
Understanding the First Amendment
Multimedia storytelling careers
Investigative reporting
Career pathways of Free Spirit alumni
We are incredibly proud of Nicole’s achievement and representation of our school and state.
Thank you for your continued support of our students!
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An inspiring afternoon of student creativity is coming to ASE on May 1st! Join us at 1:00 PM in the ASE Mid/High Gymnasium for an event where student voices take center stage through storytelling, music, and powerful public speaking.
From heartfelt literary pieces to dynamic performances, this event is all about creativity, confidence, and expression. Come be part of an inspiring experience and support our talented students as they share their work and their voices and personal works! We’d love to see you there. 🎤📚🎶
STARBASE NM is happy to announce that their 2026 summer camp registration is now open!
As STARBASE participants, we’d like to give you priority to register your own personal children, family members or friends to join the program this summer! You can follow the link below to register.
Rising 5th and 6th Grade STARBASE Camp & Rising 7th-9th Grade STARBASE Advanced Camp:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgBzIXcCuLIcZpU9iVWRIgM3xsv1Zil3iW_xXofxmQt1n-oA/viewform
Please note that space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Follow-up emails will be sent for those who are accepted. If you have any questions or issues signing-up please contact me directly at Miranda.Gabaldon@nmt.edu I’d be happy to answer them.
Want to help our students more? The Virtual Festival is kicking off NOW! Watch all 206 of the films submitted to Film Prize Jr. this year and VOTE for our three teams (The Super Epic Journey of Magic and Whimsiness, Rule Six, and Seven Years) starting tomorrow!
Films: http://filmprizejr.com/newmexico/films
Voting: https://form.fillout.com/t/cBtzHWQjSKus
A special thank you to Ms. King, our journalism teacher, for mentoring and guiding our students throughout this journey—your support made this achievement and our continued participation possible.
!! MID/HIGH ONLY !!
Get ready to show your style, creativity, and school spirit all week long! Check out the themes and start planning your outfits now:
Monday (3/23): Rep Your Roots
Show off your culture or country with flags or traditional attire!
Tuesday (3/24): Graphic Tee Tuesday
Rock your favorite graphic tee with jeans!
Wednesday (3/25): Wicked Wednesday
Go all out in PINK or GREEN!
Thursday (3/26): Throwback Thursday
Dress from your favorite decade—retro vibes only!
Friday (3/27): Funky Friday
Get wild with crazy hair, mismatched outfits, or funky shoes!
Let’s see your creativity shine all week long—don’t forget to snap pics and show your spirit!
REMEMBER - THIS IS FOR MID/HIGH ONLY !!!
We'd love to extend a huge THANK YOU to our families who came out to visit our annual Explora Family Science Night! Explora and our Mid/High students did a fantastic job of helping provide a wide variety of STEAM activities to engage with during the night, and we loved seeing our students and phoenix families engage with everything available!
From organizing supplies to supporting families in need, our students demonstrated leadership, compassion, and a true commitment to service. We are incredibly proud of the way they represent our school and give back to the community.
Thank you to Ms. Eberthardt and Ms. Bickford for leading our students!
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with student presenters, experience live demonstrations, and see how curiosity and collaboration bring ideas to life. Join us in celebrating our students’ hard work, creativity, and growing STEM skills!
IT'S BOOK FAIR!
Our family shop is TONIGHT for both Elementary and Mid/High from 4:30-5:45pm - come shop along with your student to start our last quarter with some fresh reads and sweet supplies! From Hunger Games to Hello Kitty, we have a little bit of everything for every interested student, so stop by the book fair while you can!
If you're interested in helping volunteer tonight, please feel free to reach out today and let our PTO president, Ms. Ngoc, know! We would love to have your help!
Remember, if you want to let your child shop on their own, they need a charged eWallet! You can find it at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/albuquerqueschoolexcellence2
The water line pipe that was damaged today has been repaired! As such, school tomorrow will resume as normal. We'd also like to take a moment to thank you for your quick cooperation today! Pickup went rather smoothly despite the short notice, and we managed to get our students home in a timely manner!
We have to close the Mid/High School for the rest of the day because fiber optic contractors on Lomas Blvd cut the main water line to the building. For now, the Elementary School is okay. Please make arrangements to pick up your Mid/High student(s) from school as soon as possible. If you have students in both buildings, you may pick them up at the same time--the absence will be excused. We are going to allow our students to use their cell phones to contact parents so they know whether they are walking home or being picked up. If your student does not have a cell phone, we will have them contact you from a school phone. Mid/High bus students will not be provided transportation to bus stops due to the midday release. Elementary bus will still run as normal.
Lunch today will be grab and go so students will be available for pick up. The gates on campus will be open for dismissal. We will notify you ASAP about our plans for school tomorrow based on clearance from the plumbers and the Albuquerque Water Authority. Thank you for your patience as we work through this.
Respectfully,
ASE Secondary Administration
